Wondering which PA schools you can actually get into? Instead of spending weeks cross-referencing spreadsheets, GPA minimums, prerequisite coursework, and PCE requirements, let our match tool do it in seconds. It compares your stats against continuously verified data on every accredited physician assistant program in the United States — the same directory data trusted by thousands of pre-PA students.

352accredited programs tracked
63verified fields per program
16,831data points behind your match
Aug 8, 2026directory last updated

ⓘ Every accredited U.S. PA program, re-verified from ARC-PA and each program's own pages on a weekly cycle — including the 29 currently on ARC-PA probation, which we flag on every match. A blank field means we have not verified it yet, and we say so rather than guessing.

ⓘ Why this count differs from ARC-PA's: we list every campus you can actually apply to, while ARC-PA counts a program with distant campuses as a single program. We also leave out programs that are teaching out and no longer accepting new applicants.

🩺 PA Program Match AI

Stop guessing where to apply. Paste your stats and preferences — our AI compares your profile to verified data on every accredited U.S. PA program and shows exactly where you stand, free.

✅ Every accredited U.S. PA program 🔬 Data verified from ARC-PA & program sites 🔒 Private — results stored anonymously 🩺 Built by Stephen Pasquini, PA-C
1 · Paste your statsGPA, patient care hours, where you want to live — a transcript, a résumé, or just a sentence.
2 · Get your free reportYour competitiveness score and how many programs you're eligible for — instantly.
3 · Unlock your school listEvery match ranked Safety / Target / Reach with deadlines, tuition, and why it fits.
optional: upload a .txt or .pdf transcript (PDFs are read in your browser)

Confirm or add your key stats (these override anything in the paste)

Experience hours (programs count these very differently — splitting them out matters)

💡 PCE vs HCE trips up more applicants than anything else. Scribing is usually healthcare experience, not patient care — and many programs only count the latter toward their minimum.

Prerequisites (optional — but this is where most applicants get tripped up)

🔒 Privacy: don't include your SSN or other ID numbers (we auto-redact SSN patterns anyway). We extract only academic info to run your match; your results are stored under an anonymous code for 30 days, then deleted.

Match scores are guidance based on published program data (verified from ARC-PA and each program's official pages) — not an admissions prediction or guarantee. Always confirm requirements directly with programs before applying. Questions? Email [email protected] — we're happy to help, and refunds are no-hassle within 7 days.

PA School Match AI — Frequently Asked Questions

How does the PA Program Match AI work?
Paste your transcript, stats, and preferences (or just describe yourself). Our AI extracts your GPA, science GPA, patient care hours, and goals, then compares them against verified data on every accredited U.S. PA program. You instantly get a free competitiveness report; a one-time $29 unlock reveals your full ranked school list sorted into Safety, Target, and Reach.
How many PA programs does this cover, and why is that number different from ARC-PA's?
All 352 accredited U.S. programs that are open to applicants. ARC-PA publishes a slightly smaller number because it counts a program with distant campuses as one program, while we list every campus you can actually apply to separately — and because we leave out programs that are teaching out and no longer accepting applicants. Nothing is missing; the two counts are measuring different things.
What GPA do I need to get into PA school?
Most PA programs set a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and the average accepted student is typically in the 3.5–3.7 range. But minimums and averages vary widely by program — the match tool shows you exactly which programs your current GPA qualifies for.
Can I get into PA school with a 3.0 GPA or lower?
It's harder, but genuinely possible. Some accredited programs have lower stated minimums, weigh recent coursework or heavy patient care experience more, or review applications holistically. The tool shows which programs you're eligible for today — and for programs you don't yet qualify for, it tells you exactly what's missing so you have a roadmap, not a rejection.
How many PA schools should I apply to?
Most successful applicants apply to 8–12 programs balanced across Safety, Target, and Reach tiers. That's exactly how your unlocked match list is organized, so you can build a smart application list instead of guessing.
Do sponsored or featured programs get ranked higher?
No. Programs can pay to be featured elsewhere on PA School Finder, but the paid match tool never reads that field — there is a comment in the scoring code saying so, precisely so nobody quietly changes it later. Your ranking is your stats against published program data, and nothing else.
What do I get free, and what does the $29 unlock include?
Free: your competitiveness score (0–100) and how many programs you're eligible for. The $29 one-time unlock includes every matched program ranked and scored — plus your Blueprint (a suggested 10-school application slate with submit-by dates and the true cost to apply), a “what unlocks what” gap analysis, a printable PDF and downloadable spreadsheet, free re-runs, and optional email alerts if a school on your list changes requirements this cycle. Results stay available for 30 days.
Is my transcript kept private?
Yes. PDFs are read inside your browser (the file itself is never uploaded), SSN-like patterns are automatically redacted, and only academic information is extracted. Results are stored under an anonymous code for 30 days, then deleted.
How current is the PA program data?
PA School Finder maintains a continuously verified directory: accreditation status comes directly from ARC-PA, deadlines from CASPA, and tuition, prerequisites, and PANCE pass rates from each program's official pages — re-verified on a rolling weekly schedule. We also publish the uncomfortable parts: 29 programs are currently on ARC-PA probation and every one of them is flagged on your match.
What if I'm not happy with my results?
No-hassle refunds within 7 days — just email [email protected]. We'd rather you succeed than keep $29.